The 

Angelus (/ˈændʒələs/; Latin for "angel") is
a Catholic devotion commemorating
the Incarnation of Christ. As with many Catholic prayers, the
name Angelus is derived from its incipit—the first few words
of the text: Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariæ ("The Angel of
the Lord declared unto Mary"). The devotion is practiced by
reciting as versicle and response three Biblical verses
narrating the mystery, alternating with the prayer "Hail
Mary". The Angelus exemplifies a species of prayers called
the "prayer of the devotee".[1]
The devotion is traditionally recited in Roman
Catholic churches, convents, monasteries and by the faithful
three times a day:[2] in the morning, at noon and in the
evening (usually just before or after Vespers). The devotion
is also observed by some Anglican, Western Rite Orthodox,
and Lutheran churches.
The Angelus is usually accompanied by the ringing of the
Angelus bell, which is a call to prayer and to spread goodwill
to everyone. The angel referred to in the prayer is Gabriel, a
messenger of God who revealed to the Virgin Mary that she
would conceive a child to be born the Son of God (Luke
1:26–38).